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Fabric Scrap Crafts: No Sewing Required

August 1, 2023 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Do you have a pile of fabric scraps that you don't know what to do with? Don't throw them away! You can turn them into some amazing no-sew crafty projects that are perfect for gifts, home decor, or just for fun. In this blog post, I'm going to share … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: crafts for kids, crafty projects, fabric, fabric scraps, quick craft, scrapbuster, tutorials

Mothers Day Cards

April 28, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Mother's Day fast approaching, I designed these super quick and easy Mother's Day cards. They were the perfect use for some special fabric scraps from the Loyal Heights range by Jera Brandvig for Lecien Fabrics.If you would like to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Mother's Day, Paper Crafts Tagged With: card making, fabric, gift tag, no sew, quick craft, scrap buster

Love Notes

January 13, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Valentines Day just around the corner, I have been working on a few new projects inspired by love. First up is a quick scrap buster project - Love Notes. These mini cards feature a cut out heart with pretty fabric showing through. It is a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Valentines Day Tagged With: children's craft, Flower Sugar, gift cards, paper, quick craft, scrap buster, Valentines Day

Covered Matchboxes

January 20, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

I am working on a couple of new sewing patterns and have generated some pretty "scraps". In my never ending quest to use all the pretty fabric, I have covered matchboxes with fabric offcuts. This is a super fast project -  pretty and practical - just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: gifts, no sew, quick craft, scrap buster, scraps

Top Tutorials of 2017

January 3, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

As a new year begins, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has ended and what we have accomplished during 2017. One of the things I love most about blogging, is looking back over all of our creative projects over the past 10 years. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: no sew, quick craft, scrap buster, scraps, sewing, sewing tutorials, tutorial, tutorials

Liberty Gifts to Sew

May 3, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Mother's Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to make your Mum a special handmade gift. Liberty tana lawn is a high quality fabric produced in iconic floral designs. With its high thread count and beautiful floral designs, it is ideal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mother's Day Tagged With: gifts, Liberty, Mothers Day, quick craft, scrap buster, sewing, sewing tutorials

Valentines Matchbook Needle Holder

February 9, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

Valentines Day is just around the corner. Today we wanted to share a quick tutorial on how to make these sweet little Valentines Matchbook Needle Holders. They make fun little gifts, and are perfectly sized for a travel sewing kit or to pop into your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Valentines Day Tagged With: paper, quick craft, tutorial

Merry and Bright Christmas Sign

November 20, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Our Christmas decorating is still a work in progress. We will be setting up the Christmas tree next weekend. Meanwhile I am making a few quick crafts to fit with the metallic, white and black theme we are using this year.I made a quick sign using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, metallic christmas, quick craft, vinyl

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🎄Christmas in July just got an upgrade! Meet  🎄Christmas in July just got an upgrade! Meet Tree in a Pot—a cheerful foundation paper piecing block that’s scrap-friendly, beginner-friendly, and comes in five festive sizes. Perfect for quilts, Santa sacks, table runners, pillows... basically anywhere a little holiday charm is welcome! ✂️🎁 Feeling inspired?👉 Comment “POT” below and I’ll DM you the pattern link! 🛍️ Available now in my Etsy shop and pattern store.#christmasinjuly #fppblock #quiltblockpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #holidaysewing #foundationpaperpiecing #modernquilting #aspoonfulofsugarpatterns
Sewing just got a whole lot cuter! Say hello to th Sewing just got a whole lot cuter! Say hello to the Sewing Buddy Pincushion - my most loved pattern of 2025. It's quick, fun to sew, beginner friendly, and perfect for showcasing your scrap stash.  Whether you're gifting them, selling at markets, or just want a cheerful helper by your machine, this pincushion buddy has you covered.30% off storewide until June 30 - so now is the time to grab it! Comment BUDDY and I'll DM you the pattern link. Or head to my Etsy Store and Pattern Shop ( store links in profile).Let's fill sewing rooms everywhere with tiny helpers and big smiles.#sewingbuddypincushion #pincushionpattern #sewingnotions #scrapsewing #giftstosew #sewingreel #beginnersewingproject  #easytosew
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